You say that like it makes a difference in the size of government or reach into our lives. It doesn’t. As someone who has lobbied at the general assembly, several years, the VSP has a near stranglehold on any motor related issues. About the only thing they have ever been opposed on by legislators that I can remember was attempting to make seat belt violations a primary offense and some tepid speed limit increases in -extremely- limited conditions. And, you can still go to jail for speeding over 80 mph here or 21 over the limit.
I don’t know how much of an issue they make of the front plate or uncovered lights as a matter of citations, but i know that MD uses front plate as a traffic stop excuse, and I got the $75 fine and points to prove it.
My question and concern was around the VA inspections and whether or not the locals make a traffic stop issue of uncovered, non DOT lights.